Assistant Professor- Mathematics at Wayne State University

Assistant Professor- Mathematics

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor- Mathematics at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The Department of Mathematics at Wayne StateUniversity invites applications for a tenure-trackposition at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin on 8/18/2026. The search is open to candidates in Optimization, Stochastic Modeling, and Applied Probability—fields foundational to complex systems modeling andcentral to modern machinelearning. Candidates whose researchincludes computational components or contributes to the mathematical foundations of artificial intelligence are particularly encouraged to apply. The successfulcandidate will be expected to establish anindependent, externally funded research program and demonstrate potential for excellence in both teachingand service.

This is an exciting time to join Wayne StateUniversity, which is making significant investments in AI and data science. Thenewly established Institutefor AI and Data Science provides a rapidlygrowing platform for interdisciplinary research and collaboration across theuniversity.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a closely related field by the start date.

Demonstrated potential for high-quality research and effective teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applicants will need to provide the following: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Curriculum vitae, 3) Research Statement, 4) Teaching Statement, 5) Four letters of recommendation (including one addressing teaching) 

School/College/Division:

H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science

Primary department:

H1216 - Mathematics

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
  
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between WSU and the WSU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
  

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.